A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

Vandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.

Originally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.

The chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.

Mobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...

You can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....

Oversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...

The sleek lighting designs of Sabine Marcelis are capturing the attention of fashion houses and architecture firms alike.

We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

Warmer weather is on the horizon, which means barbecues and pool parties are too.

It goes without saying that David Lai, Principal and Creative Director of Hello Design, has had a lot of experience creating...

The Pritzker Prize–winning architect reflects on his achievements and his mentor.

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

Need a pick-me-up? Indulge in a little retail therapy with these tchotchkes, books, bath salts, and other sweet picks we’re...

This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.

Phase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.

In January 2003, we issued a challenge to 16 architects: Design a modern prefab home for $200,000.

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

From Jakarta to Brazil, Brooklyn based photographer Matthew Williams has traveled the globe for Dwell.

Here are the best savings on tech, bedding, apparel, and more to get your wardrobe and home ready for autumn’s chill.

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be showcasing several homes of creative individuals we admire in the Bay Area—and we’re...

First profiled a decade ago, we checked back in with the adventurous architect of Biosphere 2 and his plans for his massive,...

A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.

We love a good midcentury renovation all the more when stellar kitchen updates are involved.